Operation
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TIP:
When the outboard motor is partially tilted up
for shallow water operation, the engine speed
may be controlled around 2000 r/min. The
engine speed is controlled to protect the
power trim and tilt unit and does not indicate
a malfunction. For instructions on de-activat-
ing the engine speed control system, see
page 67.
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Procedure for power trim and tilt models
(1) Place the control lever in neutral.
(2) Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to the
desired position using the power trim
and tilt switch.
WARNING! Using the
power trim and tilt switch on the bot-
tom cowling while the boat is moving
or engine is on could increase the risk
of falling overboard and could distract
the operator, increasing the risk of
collision with another boat or an ob-
stacle.
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(3) To return the outboard motor to the nor-
mal running position, press the power
trim and tilt switch and slowly tilt the out-
board motor down.
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De-activating the engine speed control
system
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This procedure must be done out of the
shallow water. Otherwise, the outboard
motor may hits an object in the water as
tilting down.
(1) Close the throttle so that the engine
slows to idle speed.
(2) After the engine is at idle speed in gear,
move the control lever firmly and crisply
into the neutral position.
TIP:
If the engine speed is increased to 3000 r/min
or more, this control system will also be de-
activated.
(3) Press the power trim and tilt switch and
fully tilt the outboard motor down.
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Operating in other conditions
Operating in salt water
After operating in saltwater, brackish water,
or water high in other minerals, flush the cool-
ing system with fresh water to minimize cor-
rosion and clogging of the cooling water
passages with deposits. Also, rinse the exte-
rior of the outboard motor with fresh water.
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